The first time a student arrives at Western, they aren’t promised friendship, but they are guaranteed a new book.
In a letter to the administration, students addressed Aramark's history with underpaying its employees and attempting to prevent workers from organizing. // Photo by Roisin Cowan-Kuist
Western is establishing an undergraduate degree in Marine, Coastal and Watershed Sciences. The Washington Legislature approved $1.3 million for the integrated program, according to the Washington Government Office of Program Research.
Donations from the event will be used to fund the Unist'ot'en Camp's operational needs, as well as the construction of a Healing Centre. // Photo by Olivia Klein
CW: Sexual harassment. Posters calling Paul Stangl, a Huxley College environmental studies professor, a "sexual predator" were hung up around campus on the morning of Friday, May 11. The posters were removed by University Police the same day, Paul Cocke, director of communications and marketing, said.
The Clothesline Project originated in Massachusetts but has been adapted to Western's campus. // Photo by Zoe Deal
Bellingham residents gathered to protest the lack of fresh and healthy foods available in the Birchwood neighborhood on Monday, May 7.
Residents hold signs advocating for 100 percent renewable energy in Bellingham. // Photo by Stella Harvey
Director of Academic Technology and User Services John Farquhar.
Sen. Patty Murray meets with student-parents and their children at a round table. Murray's new bill will help make child care more affordable for working families. // Photo by Julia Berkman
Bellingham residents, visitors and participants of the Procession of the Species parade mingling after the event. // Photo by Nolan Kirby
A new Associated Students Board of Directors was elected and all four referendums were passed after the AS elections on Friday, May 4.
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